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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,695.63, 34,079.99 and 13,517.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,695.63, 34,079.99 and 13,517.63 is: 18,654.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,695.63 : 34,079.99 = 13,517.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,695.63/34,079.99 = 13,517.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,695.63x = 34,079.99 × 13,517.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,695.63x = 460,680,695.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,680,695.22/24,695.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,654.34

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